Assistant Pre-Construction Manager - London

Assistant Pre-Construction Manager

London | 12-Month Contract | £200 - £220 per day

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading global design, workplace and fit-out business seeking an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to join their London team on an initial 12-month contract, with potential to extend or become permanent.

The role focuses on pre-construction, estimating, tender management and commercial coordination, taking projects from initial brief through to contract award and handover to the delivery team.

The ideal candidate will come from a Pre-Construction, Estimating or Quantity Surveying background, ideally with experience in commercial fit-out, office interiors or retail.

Key Details

Location: London
Contract: 12 months, with potential to go permanent
Rate: £(Apply online only) per day
Start: ASAP
Travel: Occasional UK day travel to client sites, with expenses paidThe Role

You will take ownership of assigned projects throughout the pre-construction and tender stages, working closely with Design, Business Development, Commercial, subcontractors and the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage projects from initial brief through to formal appointment.
Develop scopes of work, tender programmes and submission deadlines.
Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
Produce and manage cost plans, CSAs and Bills of Quantities.
Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier tender packages.
Identify and engage suitable subcontractors and suppliers.
Analyse and level subcontractor tenders.
Manage tender queries, site visits and post-tender negotiations.
Provide commercial and specification input during design development.
Prepare tender submissions, methodologies, programmes and logistics information.
Present costs, risks and commercial information internally and to clients.
Support tender presentations and client meetings.
Assist with contract documentation and payment schedules.
Coordinate the handover from pre-construction to the Build team.
Support commercial control and financial reporting once projects move into delivery.
Maintain accurate project records and documentation.What We're Looking For

We are open to candidates from a number of backgrounds, including:

Pre-Construction Manager / Coordinator
Pre-Construction Estimator
Estimator / Assistant Estimator
Quantity Surveyor / Assistant QS
Commercial Coordinator
Project Coordinator with strong commercial experienceIdeally, you will have experience in:

Design & Build
Commercial fit-out
Office interiors
Retail fit-out
Refurbishment
Main contractingRetail experience is preferred but not essential.

Essential Skills

Pre-construction and tender management
Estimating and cost planning
Subcontractor procurement
Tender analysis and negotiation
Bills of Quantities
Commercial awareness
Strong numerical ability
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlinesSoftware

Microsoft Excel – essential
Microsoft Office
Asta Powerproject / MS Project or equivalent
Specialist take-off software
JCT knowledge
AutoCAD/Autodesk – advantageous

We're looking for someone commercially minded, numerically strong and proactive, who can communicate confidently with clients, subcontractors and internal teams